The spring portal was supposed to be the most active it has ever been. Quite the opposite has happened as there has been very little movement this cycle. FSU is looking to add a couple of pieces to their team but at the same time roster management is Key. The Seminoles sit at 87 scholarship players. They need to get the number down to 85. FSU also has to deal with some sanctions due to a recruiting violation. Five scholarships over the next two years must be lost. How FSU is going to handle the scholarship crunch is ongoing.
When it comes to the portal the main focus right now is Jay’viar Suggs. His film at Grand Valley State actually looks pretty good. A source that I deal with when it comes to FCS, D2-NAIA programs told me this kid is one of the best prospects at the lower level. I trust this person as they not only coached at that level they also do scouting for those teams. (Grand Valley State is the school where Brian Kelly used to coach.) Suggs is on campus right now. Arkansas, Wisconsin and defending national champ Michigan are the schools you have to worry about. Suggs is FSU's best option as Derrick Harmon and Simeon Barrow are both trending away from the Seminoles. We feel FSU has a legit shot at landing the former D2 star.
FSU is looking to land some other defensive linemen. The Seminoles sit in a good spot for Greene County HS DT Kevin Wynn. Turn on the film and Wynn plays with a mean streak. He has size and speed. Wynn is one of the top defensive linemen in the country. If FSU is going to pull a prospect from the Peach State this cycle, Wynn is one they have a great shot at landing a commitment.
Joshua Moore - West Broward - WR-Class of 2025 - Moore looked great the day we attended his practice. He is a big receiver (6-4, 210) with speed. Moore catches everything thrown his way. FSU sits in a very good spot for the West Broward star. While Moore is in no rush to pick a school at this time, FSU is one of his top 2-3 schools right now. Landing Moore would be huge as his stock continues to rise.
LB Tavion Wallace - He is making his college choice in July. Wallace is a big target for the Seminoles as they are in need of a linebacker. Wallace has been on campus multiple times and we expect him back in Tallahassee in June. For a team that needs a playmaker at linebacker, FSU stands a great chance at pulling Wallace.
CB Gregory Thomas (American Heritage) - FSU sits in a good spot. Thomas has great size and length. If there is one trend for FSU right now it is that the coaches are looking to sign players who have size and length in the secondary. Thomas can play either corner or safety. FSU has lead throughout the process. Now Thomas just needs to pull the trigger.
RB Byron Louis – We have discussed Louis' recruitment for a while now. FSU has made him Priority No. 1. Louis has taken visits to FSU and we expect him to be back on campus soon. Louis has all the tools to be a great back in college. He has size, speed, quickness …. good luck coming up and trying to tackle him one on one. Louis has FSU in the lead pack. Now they just need to close the deal.
OLB Darrell Johnson – Johnson was all FSU. He then took a visit to Alabama. He committed on his visit and FSU has been playing catch up ever since. Johnson is most likely going to take another visit soon to FSU. If that happens expect them to be back in the thick of things with Johnson. If FSU can put together another good season and continue to get Johnson back on campus, I like the chances of FSU pulling him off in the end.
OL Recruiting – If games are won and lost in the trenches, FSU stands to land a very good group of linemen in 2025. They already have Solomon Thomas, who Miami and other top teams in the Southeast are trying to pry away from the Seminoles. Peyton Joseph is one to keep an eye on. He de-committed from Florida. He followed that up with a visit to FSU, who looks to be in a good spot with Joseph. The Seminoles are also in the top 2 for both Max Buchanan and Ziyare Addison. They are two of the best OL in the state of Florida. This could be one of FSU's best line hauls in over a decade.
DL recruiting – FSU just offered Jeramiah McCloud out of Gadsden County High. He listened for a minute and then pulled the trigger for University Of Florida. FSU will continue to recruit him and look for the Noles to make a serious run at the local star. McCloud is the real deal. The Seminoles are still looking good for Myron Charles. He has been all FSU. In our opinion it is only a matter of time before he chooses the Seminoles.
Final Thoughts: Recruiting has slowed down a lot for FSU. The coaches are on the road as spring football has started throughout Florida. Look for things to heat up at the start of June as that is when FSU will hold their annual summer camps.
When it comes to the portal the main focus right now is Jay’viar Suggs. His film at Grand Valley State actually looks pretty good. A source that I deal with when it comes to FCS, D2-NAIA programs told me this kid is one of the best prospects at the lower level. I trust this person as they not only coached at that level they also do scouting for those teams. (Grand Valley State is the school where Brian Kelly used to coach.) Suggs is on campus right now. Arkansas, Wisconsin and defending national champ Michigan are the schools you have to worry about. Suggs is FSU's best option as Derrick Harmon and Simeon Barrow are both trending away from the Seminoles. We feel FSU has a legit shot at landing the former D2 star.
FSU is looking to land some other defensive linemen. The Seminoles sit in a good spot for Greene County HS DT Kevin Wynn. Turn on the film and Wynn plays with a mean streak. He has size and speed. Wynn is one of the top defensive linemen in the country. If FSU is going to pull a prospect from the Peach State this cycle, Wynn is one they have a great shot at landing a commitment.
Joshua Moore - West Broward - WR-Class of 2025 - Moore looked great the day we attended his practice. He is a big receiver (6-4, 210) with speed. Moore catches everything thrown his way. FSU sits in a very good spot for the West Broward star. While Moore is in no rush to pick a school at this time, FSU is one of his top 2-3 schools right now. Landing Moore would be huge as his stock continues to rise.
LB Tavion Wallace - He is making his college choice in July. Wallace is a big target for the Seminoles as they are in need of a linebacker. Wallace has been on campus multiple times and we expect him back in Tallahassee in June. For a team that needs a playmaker at linebacker, FSU stands a great chance at pulling Wallace.
CB Gregory Thomas (American Heritage) - FSU sits in a good spot. Thomas has great size and length. If there is one trend for FSU right now it is that the coaches are looking to sign players who have size and length in the secondary. Thomas can play either corner or safety. FSU has lead throughout the process. Now Thomas just needs to pull the trigger.
RB Byron Louis – We have discussed Louis' recruitment for a while now. FSU has made him Priority No. 1. Louis has taken visits to FSU and we expect him to be back on campus soon. Louis has all the tools to be a great back in college. He has size, speed, quickness …. good luck coming up and trying to tackle him one on one. Louis has FSU in the lead pack. Now they just need to close the deal.
OLB Darrell Johnson – Johnson was all FSU. He then took a visit to Alabama. He committed on his visit and FSU has been playing catch up ever since. Johnson is most likely going to take another visit soon to FSU. If that happens expect them to be back in the thick of things with Johnson. If FSU can put together another good season and continue to get Johnson back on campus, I like the chances of FSU pulling him off in the end.
OL Recruiting – If games are won and lost in the trenches, FSU stands to land a very good group of linemen in 2025. They already have Solomon Thomas, who Miami and other top teams in the Southeast are trying to pry away from the Seminoles. Peyton Joseph is one to keep an eye on. He de-committed from Florida. He followed that up with a visit to FSU, who looks to be in a good spot with Joseph. The Seminoles are also in the top 2 for both Max Buchanan and Ziyare Addison. They are two of the best OL in the state of Florida. This could be one of FSU's best line hauls in over a decade.
DL recruiting – FSU just offered Jeramiah McCloud out of Gadsden County High. He listened for a minute and then pulled the trigger for University Of Florida. FSU will continue to recruit him and look for the Noles to make a serious run at the local star. McCloud is the real deal. The Seminoles are still looking good for Myron Charles. He has been all FSU. In our opinion it is only a matter of time before he chooses the Seminoles.
Final Thoughts: Recruiting has slowed down a lot for FSU. The coaches are on the road as spring football has started throughout Florida. Look for things to heat up at the start of June as that is when FSU will hold their annual summer camps.
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